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Dust instrument sets sail to Europa aboard NASA flagship spacecraft

Oct. 14, 2024

On Oct. 14, NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying a scientific instrument designed and built by a team at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). Dozens of LASP employees, family members and friends were in Florida to watch the launch.

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The role of the faculty athletics representative鈥攁 conversation Oct. 17

Oct. 14, 2024

Come share conversation around what Duke economist Charles Klotfelter calls 鈥渂ig time sports in the American university鈥� at a time of truly seismic change.

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6 things everyone should know about study drugs

Oct. 14, 2024

As we prepare for exams and projects, it may be tempting for some to use 鈥渟tudy drugs鈥� to try and get ahead. If you choose to use substances to prepare or cope, here are a few things you should know.

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29 things to do: Join Indigenous Peoples Day events, a ghost bike tour, more

Oct. 14, 2024

This week brings breakfast for lunch, LGBTQ+ history and pride events, a movie night at the Buff Pool, cozy gaming and more.

Mountain chickadee

How mountain chickadees changed their songs to stand out

Oct. 11, 2024

In parts of the Rocky Mountains, these small, plump birds co-exist with a closely related species. To better distinguish their own kind from their cousins, they evolved a distinct song.

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4 ways to use your voice and influence change

Oct. 11, 2024

As a student, you can help guide decisions that affect your community. Here are some ways you can get involved and use your voice this year.

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Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn鈥檛 simple

Oct. 11, 2024

Evacuating is expensive, and for some people the risks of leaving can seem greater than staying, despite the storm. Read from 抖阴旅行射 expert Carson MacPherson-Krutsky on The Conversation.

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Tips for next year鈥檚 housing search

Oct. 10, 2024

It may seem early, but now is the time to start thinking about where you'd like to live next year. Whether you鈥檙e moving off campus for the first time or you鈥檝e lived in Boulder for a while, review these tips from Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations.

Katie Randall

University Libraries increase support for Indigenous scholars on campus

Oct. 10, 2024

Librarian Katie Randall works with the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies to offer Indigenous-informed support and resources.

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Alma: Expanding mental health access for Latina mothers

Oct. 10, 2024

Programs like Alma are actively addressing mental health disparities in Latinx communities. Read more about this culturally responsive, peer-led initiative designed to meet the unique challenges faced by new and expectant mothers.

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